Östergötland weather in January

Thinking about venturing to Östergötland this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Östergötland in January?

Östergötland is a region in Sweden. January in Östergötland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -4°C in Norrköping. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Gusum with an average of 41 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Ödeshög with 56 mm. Norrköping experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 31 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at January's conditions in Östergötland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Östergötland's yearly weather, check out our Östergötland climate page.

Where to go in Östergötland in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Östergötland

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Östergötland?

Average weather in Norrköping

In January Norrköping generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Norrköping

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

3°C 

-2°C 

28 hours 

51 mm 

15 days 

poor 

January January

2°C 

-4°C 

31 hours 

42 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

2°C 

-4°C 

62 hours 

41 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Norrköping

Average weather in Linköping

In January Linköping generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Linköping

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

3°C 

-2°C 

28 hours 

50 mm 

16 days 

poor 

January January

2°C 

-4°C 

31 hours 

42 mm 

16 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

2°C 

-4°C 

62 hours 

41 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Linköping

Average weather in Motala

In January Motala generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Motala

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

3°C 

-1°C 

28 hours 

53 mm 

16 days 

poor 

January January

2°C 

-3°C 

31 hours 

47 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

2°C 

-4°C 

62 hours 

43 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Motala

Average weather in Torpa

In January Torpa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Torpa

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

3°C 

-2°C 

28 hours 

51 mm 

17 days 

poor 

January January

2°C 

-4°C 

31 hours 

43 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

2°C 

-4°C 

62 hours 

43 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Torpa

Average weather in Vadstena

In January Vadstena generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vadstena

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

4°C 

-1°C 

28 hours 

58 mm 

17 days 

poor 

January January

2°C 

-3°C 

31 hours 

49 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

2°C 

-4°C 

62 hours 

45 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Vadstena

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Is January the best time to visit Östergötland?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Östergötland due to the typically poor weather in Norrköping.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Norrköping. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.